Microsoft is preparing to integrate GPT-5 into Copilot, including a 'Smart Mode' feature expected to launch around August 2025. This mode will use GPT-5 to automatically select the best tool and adapt its response strategy based on the user's query.

On July 26, 2025, China proposed a global AI cooperation organization, led by Premier Li Qiang at the WAIC in Shanghai. He called for global AI governance, open-source development, and international cooperation, emphasizing security and shared benefits.

Hyundai Glovis and Avikus are launching the world's first AI-controlled autonomous car carrying ships, retrofitted with Level-2 Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) platforms by mid-2026. Hyundai Glovis has committed $6.5 billion to autonomous tech.

The increasing energy demands of AI supercomputers are a growing concern, with the World Economic Forum projecting a 50% annual increase in AI energy consumption through 2030. Tech giants and startups are exploring solutions, including investments in nuclear power.

Meta has purchased PlayAI, a portfolio company of Kindred Ventures, signaling that M&A activity in the AI sector is not slowing down. Meta aims to overhaul its AI research and engineering teams and is competing with OpenAI to build the largest AI frontier lab.

This week in Android news: Google confirms Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 pricing; Samsung sees record pre-orders for Galaxy Z series; Honor's Magic V5 breaks records; leaks on Galaxy S26 Ultra specs; Samsung upgrades Now Bar with AI; Oppo continues partnership with Hasselblad.

Starlink is now offering internet service in New York for $15 a month, as a result of the Affordable Broadband Act passed in January. This plan requires download speeds of at least 25Mbps for qualifying households.

On July 25, 2025, Reuters reported that SpaceX is investigating the cause of a global satellite network outage affecting Starlink. Starlink has amassed more than 6 million users and is updating its network to accommodate demands for higher speed.

O2 and The British Skin Foundation have collaborated on the Skincase, a phone case with a synthetic material that mimics human skin and reacts to UV rays. The case aims to raise awareness about sun protection.

On July 25, 2025, Best Buy launched a weekend sale featuring 27 deals, including back-to-school items, laptops, and TVs. The sale offers up to 50% off major appliances and includes MacBooks from $25.

On July 25, 2025, Amazon is offering discounts on various products, including $50 off the Arlo Go 2 outdoor security camera, 40% off the Eufy C20 robot vacuum, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for only $10 more than its record low price.

PCMag's Eric Griffith details how to set up a secret phone number to protect personal information, highlighting apps like Burner, Hushed, Google Voice, and others. These services offer disposable numbers, avoiding the need for burner phones or extra SIMs.

On July 25, 2025, Money Talks News reported on airport charging safety, warning about 'juice jacking' via public USB ports. The TSA advises using power-only cables, portable power banks, or VPNs.

The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using an AI tool to cut federal regulations, aiming to cancel 100,000 by January 20, 2026. The goal is to reduce regulatory requirements and the federal budget, and attract investments.

Delta Air Lines plans to increase the proportion of ticket prices set by AI to about 20% of domestic flights by the end of 2025. Democratic senators are expressing criticism and raising concerns about data protection and potential price increases.

Deepak Singh of AWS states that AI agents are transforming work styles and will have an impact equivalent to the internet. AWS announced a new platform, "Amazon Bedrock AgentCore," to facilitate the introduction of AI agents.

ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones seeks new rules to curb AI's impact on consumer electricity bills, proposing higher deposits and collateral for data centers. Similar concerns are raised about AI's growing infrastructure impact.

The Trump administration is withholding federal tech funding from states with strict artificial intelligence laws, signaling that overregulating AI could be held against states. This comes as Congress's outright ban on state AI laws was scrapped.

Meta, Apple, and Google are in conflict over whether apps or app stores should verify users' ages as states work on age verification bills. The UK has started enforcing new online child safety laws, requiring age verification for access to adult content.

AI is transforming cities by optimizing infrastructure, improving public safety, and enhancing citizen engagement. AI-powered systems are being used to manage energy, traffic, and public transit, making cities smarter and more efficient.

Salesforce is investing $8 billion in AI agents, signaling a strong belief in the future of AI in business. The company anticipates that as AI technology matures and becomes more widely understood, the competition for skilled AI professionals will decrease.

Padraic O'Reilly analyzes why compliance automation vendors often fail enterprises, arguing that solutions designed for SMBs don't translate well to complex enterprise environments. O'Reilly highlights the need for automated evidence collection, validation, and dynamic control scoring.

AI models can inherit traits, including negative ones, from other models, even when these traits are not explicitly visible. Researchers at Anthropic discovered that large language models (LLMs) can pass on subtle preferences or misaligned behaviors through seemingly sterile data.

On July 25, 2025, Forbes published an article by the Forbes Technology Council, discussing 20 essential factors for measuring AI's impact and value. The article emphasizes that traditional metrics are insufficient and highlights the need for a holistic approach.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated in an Axios interview on July 25, 2025, that AI will not eviscerate jobs, countering warnings from other industry leaders. Krishna believes AI will be largely additive to employment, although some clerical positions will be eliminated.

The author compares the AI-powered running coaches on Apple Watch (Workout Buddy) and Samsung Watch 8 (Running Coach). Both features guide users through workouts with stats and encouragement.

CNET's Andrew Lanxon compared the camera capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro. The comparison involved taking photos with both phones in various conditions.

Unitree Robotics launched the R1 humanoid robot, priced around $5,900, featuring multimodal AI for voice and vision recognition. The robot is designed as a developer-ready platform, targeting tech-savvy users, developers, educators, and makers.

Lyft is partnering with Benteler Group to deploy autonomous Holon shuttles in the US, starting in late 2026, using lidar, radar sensors, and 11 cameras for Level 4 autonomy. Benteler will provide financing, and the Holon bus can fit up to 15 people.

The Wall Street Journal's July 25, 2025, 'Future of Everything' newsletter discusses the use of robots and drones to improve food delivery. These technologies aim to make food delivery better, faster, and cheaper.

macOS 26 Tahoe, arriving in the fall of 2025, features a redesigned interface and enhanced functionality, including Apple Intelligence in Spotlight. Shortcuts now supports automations and integrates with Apple's AI models and ChatGPT.

Samsung is in talks with OpenAI and Perplexity to offer alternative AI services on the Galaxy S26, alongside Google's Gemini. The goal is to provide more AI choices for users.

Tesla is launching a chauffeur-style robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area, using human drivers due to lack of autonomous permits. Rides within California will be supervised by a safety driver using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software.

GIC Pte, a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, launched an AI platform on July 24, 2025, to improve dealmaking. The platform includes a Virtual Investment Committee and an 'Agentic Devil's Advocate' chatbot, designed to scrutinize investment proposals.

Microsoft is testing 'Copilot Appearance,' a feature that gives the AI assistant a visual character with real-time expressions and emotions. Available to select users in the US, UK, and Canada, it aims to make conversations more engaging.

Tesla is behind on its Optimus robot production goal, having only produced a few hundred units this year, while the original goal was 5,000 units by the end of 2025. Elon Musk said that Tesla would start production on its latest Optimus 3 design by early next year and aims to produce a million units a year in less than five years.